Betty Middle: Perfect Bass and Controlled Stereo Image
In modern music production, quality control over low frequencies and stereo space is the key to professional sound. The Betty Middle plugin from CIS DSP Factory is designed specifically for this: precise control over stereo width with a special emphasis on bass centering.
Plugin Purpose
Betty Middle is a specialized tool for processing stereo signals. Its main goal is to ensure mono compatibility and tight focusing of bass frequencies in the center of the stereo field. This helps to preserve the punch and clarity of low frequencies on different playback systems and avoid phase problems. Using M/S techniques, the plugin separates the signal into central (Mid) and side (Side) components, providing detailed control over each.
Functionality: From Centering to Expansion
In addition to bass centering, Betty Middle works effectively as a tool for creative expansion of the stereo image. It can expand the side signal up to 200%, creating an extremely wide panorama for certain instruments. This makes it useful in the final stage of mixing or for shaping the space of individual arrangement elements.
Key features of Betty Middle:
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Linkwitz-Riley Filters: High-quality filters for accurate separation of the audio signal without phase distortions at crossover points, which is especially important for low frequencies.
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M/S Separation: Access to Sum, Mono (Mid) and Side sections for visualization and separate processing of stereo components.
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Correlation Meter: Helps monitor phase relationships and ensure mono compatibility of the mix.
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Side Signal Expansion: Independent control over the side signal level, including extreme expansion up to 200%.
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Graphical Representation of Separation Points: Visualization of filter operation for precise adjustment.
Why use Betty Middle?
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Clean and Focused Bass: Guarantees tight bass that sounds good on any system.
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Precise Stereo Control: Allows you to adapt the stereo width of the mix to different requirements.
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Improved Mono Compatibility: Your mix will sound good in both stereo and mono.
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Intuitive Visual Control: Graphs and meters simplify the setup process.
Summary
Betty Middle is a valuable tool for any producer or sound engineer. It effectively solves the issue of bass centering and provides flexible options for working with stereo space, using high-quality M/S processing and visual feedback. Add Betty Middle to your workflow to get more controlled and professionally sounding mixes.
